Rural community mental health consumer satisfaction and psychiatric symptoms

Community Mental Health JournalPublished 1 August 1990

David M. Carscaddon, Mark S. George, Gordon Wells

DOI10.1007/bf00752722

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This study examined the impact of therapy on psychiatric symptoms and consumer satisfaction in a rural community mental health center using the Brief Symptom Inventory and an evaluation of service questionnaire.

Abstract

This study examined the impact of therapy on psychiatric symptoms and consumer satisfaction in a rural community mental health center. Utilizing the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) and an evaluation of service questionnaire (EOS), designed by the authors, results indicated positive outcomes for both measures (88 subjects). Small but significant correlations were obtained for the BSI and EOS (r's .29 to .59). Implications for future research and treatment are discussed focusing on time of intervention and symptom quality.

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